Hello to all,
I have been lurking around for about a year and reading as much as possible. I finally decided to make my own grow box and jump in feet first.
The Box measures: 37" wide, 19"tall, and 18" deep.
I have 2 23W 6700k Cfl over head
I have 4 23W 5000k Cfl on the sides.
Soil is MG organic
In South Carolina the days are warm but the nights are starting to get chilly right now I have: 2 120mm case fans ( exhaust on top, intake at bottom)
Right now the fans run with the lights on but I have already ordered a Johnson Controls thermostat outlet with remote probe. I plan to set the unit to 78degrees and then it will activate if the temp goes over.
Next on my list and hopefully tomorrow![Smile :) :)](/styles/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
36" wide heat mat with remote probe and thermostat. I figure I can set it for a soil temp of 76 or so and this way my soil will always be at an acceptable level regardless of outside air temp.
The plants: Bagseed and approx 20 days old ( 5 days under the lights, 15 outside) Germinated in paper towel and planted when about 1/2" sprout.
No nutes and watered daily with distilled water.
To me they should be way bigger by now judging by everyone elses grows??
I am thinking that I need more light?? Say add 2 more 6700k above??
Helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am not looking to yield a bunch of stuff, just some nice, quality herbs.
Let me know your thoughts,
Smrtazz
I have been lurking around for about a year and reading as much as possible. I finally decided to make my own grow box and jump in feet first.
The Box measures: 37" wide, 19"tall, and 18" deep.
I have 2 23W 6700k Cfl over head
I have 4 23W 5000k Cfl on the sides.
Soil is MG organic
In South Carolina the days are warm but the nights are starting to get chilly right now I have: 2 120mm case fans ( exhaust on top, intake at bottom)
Right now the fans run with the lights on but I have already ordered a Johnson Controls thermostat outlet with remote probe. I plan to set the unit to 78degrees and then it will activate if the temp goes over.
Next on my list and hopefully tomorrow
![Smile :) :)](/styles/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
36" wide heat mat with remote probe and thermostat. I figure I can set it for a soil temp of 76 or so and this way my soil will always be at an acceptable level regardless of outside air temp.
The plants: Bagseed and approx 20 days old ( 5 days under the lights, 15 outside) Germinated in paper towel and planted when about 1/2" sprout.
No nutes and watered daily with distilled water.
To me they should be way bigger by now judging by everyone elses grows??
I am thinking that I need more light?? Say add 2 more 6700k above??
Helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am not looking to yield a bunch of stuff, just some nice, quality herbs.
Let me know your thoughts,
Smrtazz
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